How to Crochet: The Solid Shell Stitch

• Size: 6"x6"
• Gauge: 4x4 in DC = 11sts x 8 rows
• Yarn: 22g of DGY worsted weight recycled silk
• Crochet Hook Size: 4.5mm

Abbreviations:

• CH - Chain
• DC - Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet
• SK - Skip a Stitch
• TC: Turning Chain

Pattern:

CH 26
Row 1: 1 SC into 2nd CH from the hook, *SK 2CH, 5DC into next CH, SK 2CH, 1 SC into next CH; repeat from * to end. Turn.
Row 2: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), 2DC into 1st st, *SK 2 DC, 1SC into next DC, SK 2 DC, 5DC into next SC; repeat from * end last repeat with 3DC into last SC. Turn.
Row 3: CH 1, 1 SC into 1st st, *SK 2 DC, 5DC inot next SC, SK 2 DC, 1 SC into next DC; repeat from * ending last repeat with 1 SC into top of TC. Turn. ​
Rows 4-12: Repeat Rows 2-3.